1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited review from North America
"Great to look at, but prone to repairs"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Check engine light came on as I was getting ready to drive it off the lot (bought it used). Dealership replaced the thermostat.
There used to be a loud grinding sound when I made tight turns, but it just went away after a while. The dealership couldn't find the problem supposedly.
Expensive brake repair around 50,000 miles.
Alternator went bad around 60,000 miles.
Battery and cables corrode pretty quickly. I've been stranded a number of times as a result.
Thermostat and water pump went out (again for the thermostat) at 85,000 miles.
General comments?
The 4.0 engine has great acceleration.
Nearly one hundred thousand miles later and it's still a great looking car.
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| Part of the family |
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| Not a bad jeep |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 38000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 90000 miles |
| Previous car | GMC Jimmy |
| Date of Entry | 19th September, 2004 |